Day News Recap: Deadly crises span Congo, Indonesia and Gaza as markets split on risk appetite
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with government data putting deaths at 2,325 as the crisis continues to spread its toll. 🔗Indonesia is also facing a major disaster after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores island, killing at least 68 people, displacing about 5,000 residents and leaving aid shortages and aftershocks to hamper rescue work. 🔗In the Middle East, the Gaza war and wider regional tensions remained in focus as Jared Kushner prepared to meet Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv after more than two hours of talks with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Aug 2026 18:20 LONDON
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Putin signs law restricting consular services for Russians abroad in political cases
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed new legislation that restricts consular services for Russian citizens living abroad who have been sentenced in absentia in political cases. The measure affects people convicted of offences such as violating the foreign agent law or discrediting the Russian army, according to the supplied material. It is part of a broader tightening of pressure on Russians who oppose the war in Ukraine from outside the country.The law means affected citizens may be unable to renew Russian passports or receive other essential consular services. The supplied material says the measure could affect thousands of Russian citizens,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 17:35 LONDON
Russia jails anti-war politician Lev Shlosberg as Yabloko loses election appeal
Russia has sentenced prominent anti-war politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in a penal colony, in a case that his party says is part of a wider effort to silence dissent. A court in the north-western city of Pskov found the 63-year-old guilty of charges including discrediting the armed forces and spreading false information about them. Shlosberg, who is deputy head of the liberal Yabloko party, rejected the verdict and said the trial was intended to punish him for his political and civic position.The ruling came just minutes before Russia's Supreme Court rejected Yabloko's appeal against a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 17:32 LONDON
Day News Recap: Earthquake toll rises in Indonesia as Middle East tensions and wildfires deepen
Indonesia is facing the worst of the day’s developments after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Flores Island killed at least 38 people, injured many more and caused widespread damage, with aftershocks continuing across eastern Indonesia. 🔗In the Middle East, Lebanese officials said Israeli air strikes killed nine people in the south, while Yemen’s internationally recognised government said a Houthi strike on the Red Sea port city of al Makha killed at least four. 🔗 🔗Lebanon’s political and security tensions also sharpened as the prime minister pressed for a clear timetable for Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory, even as Hezbollah... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Aug 2026 18:18 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions flare as Lebanon, Indonesia and Afghanistan crises deepen
Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran by saying he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of United States territory, a claim Tehran rejected as shipping concerns over the strategic waterway remained unresolved. Iran said it had not yet decided whether to restart talks with Washington, while also working separately with Oman on a temporary shipping route. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Lebanese state media said an Israeli airstrike on a home near Ansar in southern Lebanon killed seven people and wounded three, as fresh attacks continued in the south. Separately, Lebanon's prime minister is pressing for a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Aug 2026 08:34 LONDON
US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit
The United States has backed Japan's sovereignty claim over the disputed islands at the centre of a long-running territorial row with Russia, according to the supplied report. The statement comes shortly after Vladimir Putin's visit to the islands, which Japan has already condemned as unacceptable. The development adds a new diplomatic layer to an issue that has repeatedly complicated relations between Tokyo and Moscow.The islands are known in Japan as the Northern Territories and in Russia as the Southern Kurils. They were seized by the Soviet Union in the closing stages of the Second World War, and the dispute has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Ukraine says it retook settlements in Dnipropetrovsk as Russian strikes intensify
Ukraine says it has completed a counteroffensive in the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk region, recapturing 26 settlements and about 745 square kilometres of territory this year. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the operation was carried out "exactly as it was determined", while former commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii said the army had shown it could not only hold its positions but also seize the initiative. Ukrainian officials said the campaign pushed Russian forces back over the regional borders of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.The territorial gains were announced alongside a fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. According to the supporting material, combined drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
UK warned it lacks firepower to stop possible Russian ship seizures
British defence figures have warned that the United Kingdom may not have enough naval capacity to protect cargo ships if Russia moves to seize vessels at sea. The concern centres on possible hijackings of British ships in the Indo-Pacific, where planners fear the risk of retaliation could rise as tensions with Moscow deepen. The warning comes amid a broader dispute over maritime security and the protection of commercial shipping routes.The row follows remarks attributed to Vladimir Putin earlier this week, in which he urged his navy to detain European ships in response to efforts to crack down on Russia's shadow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 10:32 LONDON
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Poland says it thwarted alleged Russian plot to kill Ukrainian-American man
Poland says it has disrupted an alleged plot to kill a Ukrainian-American dual national on its territory, in a case Prime Minister Donald Tusk described as the first of its kind involving an American citizen on NATO soil. Tusk said the suspect was arrested on 7 August and that the operation was stopped in its final stages. He said the alleged target was considered inconvenient to the Putin regime.According to Tusk, the arrest was carried out by the Polish Internal Security Agency, known as ABW, and police, with cooperation from American services. He accused Moscow of orchestrating the plan and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 17:59 LONDON
UK defends seizure of Russian shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
The UK government has defended the seizure of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel after President Vladimir Putin threatened to respond in kind to Western action against Russian vessels. The tanker, the MT Smyrtos, was intercepted and boarded by Royal Marine Commandos before being taken to anchor off Weymouth. The operation was described as the first of its kind and was linked to sanctions enforcement against vessels accused of helping move Russian oil.According to the confirmed account, the vessel was seized in June and the captain, Ajay Pant, has been charged with breaching Russian sanctions. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Putin warns of tit-for-tat seizures of European vessels amid sanctions dispute
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has threatened to seize European vessels if European states move ahead with plans to take ships carrying Russian cargo. He said Russia would respond "wherever we deem it necessary and appropriate" if such measures are carried out. The warning was delivered on Wednesday while he was aboard a Russian cruiser off the Pacific island of Sakhalin, where the navy was holding a drill.Putin said "relevant instructions" had already been given to the Ministry of Defence and the Pacific Fleet. He framed the possible response as retaliation for what he described as attempts to restrict the movement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Russia frees ailing ex-US Marine Robert Gilman as he returns to the United States
Russia has freed former US Marine Robert Gilman, who had been detained since 2022, and he has now returned to the United States for medical care. The release was described by US officials as being on humanitarian grounds after discussions involving President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff. Gilman arrived at Dulles airport near Washington on a State Department plane before continuing on to a rehabilitation centre in San Antonio, Texas.US officials said Mr Putin approved a pardon for Gilman and that Russia did not seek any concessions in return. Mr Witkoff said Gilman could now return to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 08:01 LONDON
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Ukraine says it has sent new proposals to the United States on ending war with Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv has handed the United States new proposals aimed at ending the war with Russia. He made the announcement in a nightly video address on Tuesday, saying the plan had been conveyed to the American side. The statement comes as both Ukraine and Russia have suggested that US negotiators may soon visit their countries.Zelenskyy said Washington could help strengthen Ukraine's defences, especially its air defences, while increasing pressure on Moscow to prepare for an end to the war rather than prolonging it. He did not disclose the contents of the proposals. The war began in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 07:02 LONDON
Baltic defence startups race to build low-cost tools against Russian hybrid threats
Startups in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are developing defence technologies aimed at countering what they see as a growing Russian hybrid threat. The companies are focusing on rapid innovation in areas such as drones, autonomy, cybersecurity and electronic warfare. Their work comes as the war in Ukraine continues to reshape military technology and battlefield tactics.The reported effort is being driven by the view that smaller firms can move faster than traditional defence contractors. One defence researcher cited in the report said startups are often able to develop technologies quickly and provide niche solutions that larger companies do not usually address.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 19:00 LONDON
Netanyahu rejects US-led Gaza peace plan as Trump defends ties
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan drafted by the US-led Board of Peace, sharpening a public dispute with Washington over the next stage of the conflict. The plan links an Israeli military pullback to the disarmament of Hamas and the creation of a new Palestinian governing body. On Monday, United States President Donald Trump said his relationship with Netanyahu remained "very good" despite the disagreement.Netanyahu said on Sunday that the Israeli army would not withdraw until Hamas was "genuinely disarmed" and vowed that Israel would continue to counter threats against its forces and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
Russia bars Yabloko from parliamentary elections after Supreme Court ruling
Russia's Supreme Court has barred Yabloko, the country's only registered anti-war party, from contesting next month's parliamentary elections. The ruling removes the party from the ballot for the September vote and comes after a case brought by Rodina, a pro-Kremlin nationalist party. Supporters gathered outside the Moscow courthouse as the hearing ended, and many chanted "Shame!" when the verdict was announced.Judge Vyacheslav Kirillov said the court had granted claims seeking to annul the registration of Yabloko's federal list of candidates for the State Duma. The case accused the party of publicly supporting an extremist organisation through material on its website... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
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